Where Harrisonburg candidates stand on housing
6 sourced statements in 3 races. Every candidate in each race is listed, including those with nothing on record. Nobody is scored or ranked.
U.S. Senate, Statewide
- Mark R. Warner (Democratic, incumbent)
Affordability: Warner called the cost of living a major issue and said he supports measures to reduce housing costs and increase housing supply, including the ROAD to Housing Act. He also said developers, rather than residents, should pay costs associated with data centers. (VPM, U.S. Senate Q&A)
- Bert Mizusawa (Republican)
Housing: Mizusawa said he would seek to reduce housing costs by eliminating the capital-gains tax on the sale of a person’s principal residence, arguing that it would increase housing supply. (WRIC, interview with Mizusawa)
U.S. House, 6th District
- Beth A. Macy (Democratic)
Affordability: She proposes ending tariffs, pursuing a peaceful resolution to the Iran war, restoring ACA tax credits and reversing Medicaid cuts as ways to address high costs. (VPM)
- Ben L. Cline (Republican, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Harrisonburg City Council (vote for not more than two)
- Dany R. Fleming (Democratic, incumbent)
Housing: Fleming says he wants to expand housing choices and affordability across income levels. (Dany Fleming campaign website)
- Monica L. Robinson (Democratic, incumbent)
Housing: Robinson identified affordable housing as a city priority and said she believes social justice should be incorporated into city council decisions. (WHSV, 2026 Harrisonburg City Council candidate interview)
- Sal T. Romero Jr. (Independent)
Affordability: Affordability and opportunity: Romero said he wants to make the city more affordable, create more opportunities for residents to succeed, and make City Hall work for everyone who lives in Harrisonburg. (WHSV, “Meet the candidates: Harrisonburg City Council” (2026 election))